UPS says mine will get here tomorrow. 4 5/8 with 2 full size sleeves added to it. I requested the lightest weight and most head heavy one they had (in that order of priority - to counter adding 2 full size sleeves to the grip). On lightest weight it says "done," and on most head heavy it says "only 3 racquets in stock." Will be interesting to see what specs I ended up with. Strung with Head Rip Control at 59lbs.

It arrived. I didn't exactly get lucky with the specs - the one I demoed was 310gr 320mm balance and 68 flex. The one I got (requesting the lightest and most head heavy in that order) is 311gr and 319mm with 68 flex. I was hoping for a 307 with a 320mm balance or something, but this isn't bad.

I had TW add 2 full size grip sleeves to the 4 5/8 grip. This yielded a grip that measures just a hair over 4 7/8 (meaning it's still small for me, I'm going to play like this but may cut the sleeves off and go my usual Gamma build up sheet route when it comes time to regrip. With the two sleeves, it weighs 353 grams. The upside to the sleeves is nice and easy and clean and a little bit lighter. The sheets on the other hand let you build up the racquet more without losing the bevels (2 sleeves is the max you can do and not lose the bevels - there is slight rounding with 2, but it's not really noticeable unless you do a side by side comparison). I may leave it though, because as is it's 12 points headlight. I'll probably end up adding some lead, but want to keep it to a minimum.

It arrived. I didn't exactly get lucky with the specs - the one I demoed was 310gr 320mm balance and 68 flex. The one I got (requesting the lightest and most head heavy in that order) is 311gr and 319mm with 68 flex. I was hoping for a 307 with a 320mm balance or something, but this isn't bad.

I had TW add 2 full size grip sleeves to the 4 5/8 grip. This yielded a grip that measures just a hair over 4 7/8 (meaning it's still small for me, I'm going to play like this but may cut the sleeves off and go my usual Gamma build up sheet route when it comes time to regrip. With the two sleeves, it weighs 353 grams. The upside to the sleeves is nice and easy and clean and a little bit lighter. The sheets on the other hand let you build up the racquet more without losing the bevels (2 sleeves is the max you can do and not lose the bevels - there is slight rounding with 2, but it's not really noticeable unless you do a side by side comparison). I may leave it though, because as is it's 12 points headlight. I'll probably end up adding some lead, but want to keep it to a minimum.

A proper grip size for me would be 5 1/8. I generally build to 5 though for weight purposes. I took a 4 3/8 to 5 by using 4 build up sheets and a Wilson Sponge replacement grip. I think my first step will be to replace the Donnay grip with a Sponge before I try building it up any more.

I didn't get to play today since my partner got caught up in something, but I did work on my serve. I've never used Rip Control before. It's EXTREMELY easy on the arm in this racquet, but I miss some of that stiffer feel the Donnay poly-hybrid that came in the demo I had.

the quality is very poor, you'll forget about that when you play with it though

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Haha, so true. I knew about the quality problems (though not the paint) before buying, but when I was demoing racquets not only did I notice an immediate improvement with the P1, but my tennis partner (who is leaps and bounds better than I am) commented that I was suddenly playing much better. I went back to my second favorite that I demoed (a Dunlop Bio 300 with weight added to the throat) and even my own old racquet to see if I had actually improved, and it was confirmed that it was just the racquet. I'll take all the help I can get

Tempting to pick up another one at a lower price. Though I think the 4 I own already will last me until these things are in the sale section at an even deeper discount.
I like my poly/syn gut hybrid but I've been drilling with option 3, full bed of multi, and really like the added comfort. Wish I had strung it around 60lbs but I'm learning to control the added oomph the multi provides. 8 hours of drills & practice and the Addiction is showing a lot of fraying. Hopefully they break soon. Next up, RIP Control, Multifeel or Gamma TNT??

Ok, so I finally got a chance to play with it. I still haven't won a set off my partner (he's WAY better than I am), but I did finally go 6-4 on one set (it's usually 6-2 at best). I think I could have done the Rip Control 16g at 57lbs and been ok, but 59lbs isn't bad.

My god, I knew NG would be good, but I didn't think it would be this good. Sooo much power and control, I've never hit so cleanly and hard in my life. Great racquet and string combo. Sounds like a gun going off when I hit hard.

THe only downer is the string movement, just need to chuck in the string savers. Really happy I ordered another.

ZERO elbow soreness, and I hit for nearly 2 hours with a ball machine today.

Ramos77, VS is $43. I hope you do your own stringing. They use to only cost about $30 last I remember. Have you ever tired technifiber x ones? Lots cheaper and you can play in the wet without feeling for your wallet.

I've had plenty of time with these sticks now, boy, these 16 x 19 are stings breakers!! Iv already blown a few sets. But the pop it makes is like a gun! Loud POP, POP! Every shot.

I have no idea why people are still knocking this stick, it's quite perfect. Power, control, comfort, amazing spin, pretty good feel and Darth Vader black.

The only thing that's not good is quality. It chips pretty easily and the grommets sometimes look out of place.

True, but it's twice the price here... A cheap string will cost $20 here, I dont mind spending another $20 ( I import them from the states)

I don't break strings often, and I can't be bothered re-stringing every few weeks, getting my racquets restrung is a few hours of a Saturday I would rather be doing something else.

I've bought 8 packs of VS, so I might end up putting something else in the crosses to get cheaper mileage. The main thing is I'm happy, and I can play without soreness with the racquet and string. I might consider a hybrid with a soft poly to get more spin.

I might try the Tecnifibre in another racquet though, so thanks for the suggestion.

Forgot to mention, my stringer put in power pads with the gut, I don't know how much they help but damn the string bed feels like butter, I've never hit so hard.

Are the tretorn pressureless balls easier to hit hard than normal balls? Cause I was smashing the cover off the balls, and they were landing in for once...

The Tretorn presureless balls does not bounce as high as new slazenger balls, but they hold their bounce really really well. They are awesome value for money, this is all we use at our parts the courts. Last a long time and still bounce like new.

Hey, any chance of taking a pic of your power pads in your sticks and post it up. I want to try it out as well, did your stringer use just old leather grips? Thanks dude, just curious, cheers

Got a new one and the serial number states it weights 308 but it actually weights 312 grams. It weights 11.7oz after string, over grip, and dampener. This one is the heaviest of the 3 even know the specs state it should be the lightest. Don't always trust the specs.

I demoed the X-Dual Gold 94. It's a totally different racquet. I honestly don't see the X-Duals as being something someone would want to play with other than for the challenge, or maybe if you're super strong and just can't control other racquets.

I demoed the X-Dual Gold 94. It's a totally different racquet. I honestly don't see the X-Duals as being something someone would want to play with other than for the challenge, or maybe if you're super strong and just can't control other racquets.

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thanks Marlin. are the x-duals supposed to be more at the players end or tweener end (relative to the Pro One)?

Calling the X-Dual (at least the Gold and Platinum, I didn't try the Silver) a player's stick is an understatement IMHO. They'd be great for a spin doctor, but for me I found an off-center shot will easily twist the racquet in your hand and they are VERY low powered.

I demo'd the Dual Pro from Donnay (they say the Pro One 18x20 will have the same specs) and really liked it; a bit more control than the Pro One (16x19) but with still the same amount of power. Will be interesting to see if the PO 18x20 really is the same racquet just different cosmetics, or if there are slight differences.

I feel committed the Pro 1 16x19 by virtue that a bought a bunch. I'm almost afraid to demo the 18x20 cuz I don't want to have to switch! Kal El & Suppawat have commented a bit on the 18x20 in an older thread. IIRC, the opinions expressed were that the 18x20 did have noticeably more control. Cannot recall if they thought the power level was equal. Will be interested to see both frames on the TW power map.

out of all the sticks i've own, these P1 have to be the worst string breakers. im already on my 5 restring on both racquets.

my old Prince POG OS, has now been beaten in this department.

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I'm thinking it's your string choice or you hit über hard. I get my normal string life with the P1. Full multi lasts 10-12 hours. Hybrid = 12-14. Full poly I usually don't break because I restring after 12+ hours. Other 16x19 pattern racquets are about the same for me. Are you coming from a racquet with a denser pattern? Do you use really thin gauge strings or high tension? Just curious.

I'm thinking it's your string choice or you hit über hard. I get my normal string life with the P1. Full multi lasts 10-12 hours. Hybrid = 12-14. Full poly I usually don't break because I restring after 12+ hours. Other 16x19 pattern racquets are about the same for me. Are you coming from a racquet with a denser pattern? Do you use really thin gauge strings or high tension? Just curious.

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yeah, im a hard hitting 5.0 spinner who hate the feel of polys, i now use 16g strings and have been using my pt57a 18 x20 for a long time, the strings on that stick lasted twice as long as the P1.

think i have to start putting poly mains in this P1 to save some money, when you have kids, man, it gets abit tight sometimes.

yeah, im a hard hitting 5.0 spinner who hate the feel of polys, i now use 16g strings and have been using my pt57a 18 x20 for a long time, the strings on that stick lasted twice as long as the P1.

think i have to start putting poly mains in this P1 to save some money, when you have kids, man, it gets abit tight sometimes.

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5.0 heavy spinner....Poly?? you may need kevlar in that thing! And believe me I know about needing to save few bucks on tennis stuff cuz summer camps are around the corner, and violin lessons and the like. I had to moonlight just to buy a couple of Pro 1's!!!

Nice find! The spec on TW seems very different from the Dual Pro I used to play, especially the RDC68 stiffness. Not really sure if I can play it but 6pts HL is definitely a good enhancement over 4pts HL of the Pro One 16x19. It seems Donnay trying to add more power by increasing stiffness rather than keeping high swingweight.

I demoed the X-Dual Gold 94. It's a totally different racquet. I honestly don't see the X-Duals as being something someone would want to play with other than for the challenge, or maybe if you're super strong and just can't control other racquets.

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Kind of agree Not only the Gold 94, but all thin beam racquets are for specific group of players. Those who tried the X-Series or X-Dual end up either really love or really hate the frames. No one said X-Dual/X-Series are average racquets.

Nice find! The spec on TW seems very different from the Dual Pro I used to play, especially the RDC68 stiffness. Not really sure if I can play it but 6pts HL is definitely a good enhancement over 4pts HL of the Pro One 16x19. It seems Donnay trying to add more power by increasing stiffness rather than keeping high swingweight.

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Suppawat, I've got a Dual Pro 1 coming my way. Any thoughts on string and tension that you found worked? I typically use gut/poly hybrid in other racquets; curious how this might work in the DP. I'm a 4.0 all courter, 1hbh, singles and doubles. Thanks.

Suppawat, I've got a Dual Pro 1 coming my way. Any thoughts on string and tension that you found worked? I typically use gut/poly hybrid in other racquets; curious how this might work in the DP. I'm a 4.0 all courter, 1hbh, singles and doubles. Thanks.

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X-Dual Pro is a low powered racquet. I tried Donnay X-Poly/X-Syncore at 52 lbs, and loved the feel of this hybrid. The only problem is low power. Then I changed main string to Weisscannon SilverString and it helped. Now I use a test poly string at 52 lbs (look like ALU Power Rough, but softer) and lead tape at 10/2 and 4/8. It plays much better.

Nice find! The spec on TW seems very different from the Dual Pro I used to play, especially the RDC68 stiffness. Not really sure if I can play it but 6pts HL is definitely a good enhancement over 4pts HL of the Pro One 16x19. It seems Donnay trying to add more power by increasing stiffness rather than keeping high swingweight.

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Hi suppawat, does the stiffness of the Dual pro play softer than what the rating says it is like the pro one? or is it quite abit more stiff?

5.0 heavy spinner....Poly?? you may need kevlar in that thing! And believe me I know about needing to save few bucks on tennis stuff cuz summer camps are around the corner, and violin lessons and the like. I had to moonlight just to buy a couple of Pro 1's!!!

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I know you tried the Formula 100....how does that compare with the Pro1?